John Maynard Woodworth
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For the New York State Attorney General, see John Woodworth (lawyer).
John Maynard Woodworth (August 15, 1837 ā March 14, 1879) was an American physician and member of the Woodworth political family.[1] He served as the first Supervising-Surgeon General under president Ulysses S. Grant, then changed to Surgeon General of the United States Marine Hospital Service from 1871 to 1879.
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Quick Facts 1st Surgeon General of the United States, President ...
John Maynard Woodworth | |
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1st Surgeon General of the United States | |
In office March 29, 1871 ā March 14, 1879 | |
President | Ulysses S. Grant Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John B. Hamilton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-08-15)August 15, 1837 Big Flats, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 14, 1879(1879-03-14) (aged 41) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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